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As the autumn equinox approached, they were likely nearing Yangzhou.
Song You had been traveling eastward along the coastline, not only to enjoy the view but also to let Lady Calico play by the sea and feast on fresh seafood.
However, this journey had taken them through rather desolate lands. Aside from the abundance of seafood, the coastal region was barren, lacking much else. And no matter how delicious something was, eating too much of it in a short span would inevitably grow dull.
Even though Song You carried an ample supply of spices and possessed extensive culinary knowledge, allowing him to prepare meals with great variety, he still longed for beef, lamb, and pork—craving dishes rich in the smoky, oily flavors of home-style cooking to add some diversity to their diet.
Yet Lady Calico was thoroughly enjoying herself by the seaside. Song You reasoned that their journey through the inland regions would be long, whereas opportunities to travel along the coast were rare. So, for now, he continued following the shoreline.
But eventually, that path was no longer an option.
It wasn't that they had reached the end of the eastward route, but rather that while the coastline continued, the terrain had changed. The beaches gradually disappeared, replaced by mountains,...
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